House Floor Summary

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. S.J. Res. 7 — "To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress."

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Nadler moved that the Committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small amendment No. 40.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Torres Small (NM), numbered 40 printed in Part B of House Report 116-32 to ensure all provisions of the bill comply with immigration laws.

On agreeing to the Axne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 39.

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Axne, numbered 39 printed in Part B of House Report 116-32 to increase STOP grants from $40 million to $60 million.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1585 — "To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Abraham moved that the House do now adjourn.